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Complete your tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus (guided tour), St. John Lateran Basilica (audio guide), and the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel (escorted entrance) without compromising on your overall budget.
- Count on your multilingual tour guide to help you discover several tombs belonging to the earliest popes as you step underground to visit the St. Callixtus Catacombs.
- Discover the oldest basilica in the Western world, the St. John Lateran Basilica on a self-guided audio tour that lets you set the pace and be in charge of your own itinerary.
- Learn about the history of the Cloister, Baptistery, Holy Stairs, and Sancta Sanctorum chapel with an audio guide that is available in 5 different languages.
- With an escorted entry to the Vatican Museums explore its remarkable collection of 20,000 artworks at your leisure.
- Fun Fact: The Bramante staircase at the Vatican Museums has a Hollywood connection. It was featured in the film Angels and Demons based on Dan Brown’s book of the same name.
- Count on your multilingual tour guide to help you discover several tombs belonging to the earliest popes as you step underground to visit the St. Callixtus Catacombs.
Guided Tour of Catacombs of St. Callixtus
- Access to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus
- Expert multilingual tour guide (English, Italian, French, Spanish, and German)
St. John Lateran Ticket with Audio Guide
- Admission to the Lateran Complex: Basilica, Cloister, Baptistery, Holy Stairs, and Papal Chapel of the Sancta Sanctorum
- Audio guide available in English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian
Tickets to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Escorted Entrance
- Escorted entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Tickets to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Escorted Entrance
- Tickets to St. Peter's Basilica
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Opt for this combo ticket that comprises a guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, a visit to the St. John Lateran Basilica with an audio guide, and an escorted entrance to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel for a fraction of its total cost.
Guided Tour of Catacombs of St. Callixtus
As the largest burial site in the Roman Catacombs, the Catacombs of St. Callixtus located on the Appian Way is full of mystery, intrigue, and closely-guarded secrets. During this 45-minute tour, your guide will give you a comprehensive look into the site’s history beginning in the 2nd century. Use their expertise and fluency in 5 different languages to gain valuable insight into the sometimes-taboo religious practices of Early Christians and see what Early Christian art looked like. Follow your guide closely as they navigate the labyrinth of tunnels to show you different parts of the site. They will lead you to the Crypt of St. Cecilia and the Crypt of the Popes, two of the most notable sites here.
St. John Lateran Ticket with Audio Guide
This self-guided tour will lead you to the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, its Cloister, Baptistery, the Holy Stairs (Scala Santa), and the Sancta Sanctorum Chapel. Go on a captivating journey to explore these sacred sites with only an audio guide to keep you company. You can listen to the audio guide in your preferred language from English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian languages.
Start this memorable tour from the St. John Lateran Basilica. As you make your way to the entrance, you will be greeted by an exquisite 7-meter-tall statue of Jesus surrounded by saints. Follow up your visit by heading to the famed Cloister which, measuring 36 meters on each side, is the widest in the city. The next stop is the Baptistery, whose interiors feature an impressive two-tier colonnade and iconic dome. Later, proceed towards the Scala Sancta or ‘Holy Stairs’. It is a set of 28 marble steps that legend says are the exact same steps Jesus climbed on his way to meet Pontius Pilate on the day of his crucifixion.
Tickets to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel with Escorted Entrance
Begin this tour by meeting your host at the designated meeting point mentioned on your mobile voucher. The host will escort you to the entrance and guide you through the check-in process. After scanning your voucher and receiving the entry tickets, you can zip past the waiting lines and head straight inside the Vatican Museums. On this solo visit, you can take your own time to explore the museum’s impressive collection of around 20,000 displayed artifacts. Although this ticket is not timed, there’s never enough time to explore the treasure trove of masterpieces from Renaissance artists like DaVinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini housed at the museums.
Important Information
St. John Lateran
- Guide dogs are allowed inside the venue.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
- Guide dogs are allowed inside the venue.
- Entrance to the Vatican Museums is timed. But once inside, you are free to explore the Museums at your own pace.
- Entry is free for guests with disabilities (on the presentation of relevant documents) along with one complimentary ticket for an accompanying adult. In the case of visible disabilities, no documentation is required.
- Wear comfortable shoes like sneakers as this experience involves a lot of walking.
- Kindly cover up your tattoos, piercings, and other similarly visible distinctive personal signs while inside.
Restrictions
Catacombs of St. Callixtus
- Luggage: The maximum size of backpacks or handbags brought should not exceed 40x30x20 cm dimensions. Plus, visitors must carry the luggage on the front or hold them by their side.
- The experience is not suitable for wheelchair users and pram/stroller users.
St. John Lateran
- Dress Code: The clothing of both men and women should cover their knees and shoulders and should not include hats/caps.
- Please note that certain sections or buildings included in this ticket may not be accessible for wheelchair users.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Visitors are strictly prohibited from using mobile phones or taking photographs inside the Sistine Chapel.
- Avoid dressing in sleeveless blouses, miniskirts, shorts, and hats in order to maintain decorum.
- Luggage and/or large baggage cannot be carried inside the venue. You can drop them off at the cloakroom service for free.
- Except for guide dogs, other pets and small animals are not permitted inside the museums.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
- Please display the same at each ticket redemption point along with a valid photo ID.
Ticket Redemption Points
Catacombe di S. Callisto
- Meet your guide at Catacombe di S. Callisto.
- Address: Via Appia Antica, 110/126, 00179 Roma RM, Italy.
- Landmark: Near Luce Experience | Cocktail Bar e Ristorante Roma.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Atrium of St. John’s Basilica
- Meet your guide at Atrium of St. John’s Basilica.
- Address: Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano, 4, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.
- Landmark: next to the Holy Door.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
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Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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Please find your host at the meeting point specified on the voucher, who will assist you in the check-in process. Do not head to the entrance of the Vatican Museum directly before meeting your host.
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